Chris Heartz has been involved in the textile
industry and dog breeding for more than 30 years. With
Heartfelt, Chris is able to combine her two passions,
creating these unique pieces.

Needlefelting is a form of sculpture using
wool fibers as a medium. With special felting needles
the wool is manipulated into felt, much like working
in clay. The result is a one-of-a-kind soft sculpture.

Chris’ work can be found online and at select
shows across Canada and the US .

What is needlefelting?

Felting is an ancient process of making wool
fibers, (dog, lama, sheep) mat together. Using water
and soap, ancient nomads created their homes, clothes
and beds by felting fibers together to create a dense
mat.

Today felting, both wet and dry, have become
an art form. With the use of a special felting needle
wool fibers can be manipulated into beautiful art pieces.

This is a very instinctive, free form medium
but not unlike working in clay. Each piece is created
from the inside out, most have wire armature or “skeleton”.
Each piece seems to take on it's own personality. The
result is a one-of-a-kind soft sculpture.

Pricing

Most of my work is on a commission basis. While
the Pomeranian breed is where I started, I enjoy the
challenge of researching other breeds and creating pieces
for clients.

I cannot guarantee a likeness but tend to do
more interpretive work based on the photograph.

Most of the pieces I do are about 6” square,
depending on the subject.

Prices start at $80.00. A $50.00 deposit is
required before I begin a new commission.